In Finland, 20-30% of adults take part in alcohol-free January. I decided to test this myself, collect some data and see how an alcohol-free month affects me. Would I notice some benefits, such as increased energy, better sleep, or even improved heart rate variability (HRV) during sleep?
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
As part of the Firstbeat Sports webinar series, Sean Conaty of the University of Eastern Michigan delivered his insights into the practical side of using data to enhance performance for NCAA men’s basketball players.
You may have heard that your fitness level is determined by your genetics. This is true. Luckily, that’s not the whole story. Experts say that about half of the variation in physical fitness between individuals is heritable, meaning it comes to you through your parents.
When it comes to your health and fitness, it’s easy to ask the wrong questions. “Am I fit?” is one of these questions that just creates problems. Thinking about your fitness in terms of VO2max is the easiest way to get started.
Weight management and healthy eating are issues that wellness professionals face every day with their clients.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
When it comes to cheerleading, very little – if any – research is available that squads can use to help prepare themselves to perform. Monitoring cardiovascular load is vital to best train athletes in all sports.
Marc LochbaumProfessor of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Texas Tech University
Cold and flu season are knocking on the door once again. That means now is the perfect time to look deep and uncover what your reaction to falling under the weather says about you.
Tuire TenkulaBusiness Development Manager, Firstbeat
The ability to track intensity and quantify training loads using technology plays a big role in today’s game, giving team experts the ability to see in specific terms how individual athletes are impacted by training and how they respond at a physiological level.
Employees are companies’ most valuable asset, so their well-being should be priority number one. We need to act to change the tune of how Britons work.
Tim WrightCommercial Director, Firstbeat UK
See how a student is dealing with college life, and what kinds of insights the Lifestyle Assessment might offer to students in general.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Little by little, year after year, we have built and sharpened the analytic tools needed to untangle and decode the secrets embedded in our personal heart rhythms.
Joni KettunenCEO and co-founder, Firstbeat
Olli-Pekka Nuuttila writes about his master’s thesis “Comparison of the predetermined and HRV-guided block training: the effects of 8-week intensive training period on endurance performance”.
In August 2017, Firstbeat Sports hosted a special webinar featuring Dr. Tim Gabbett, an internationally renowned physiologist and leading expert on the topics of training demands and injury prevention.
Holidays can and should be a great energizer, but why not also use them as a reminder to carry some of the holiday mood into our lives year around.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Results matter. In terms of understanding whether your activity and lifestyle profile translates into real health benefits, VO2max – the defining metric of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) – is the perfect resource.
A group of Firstbeat’s employees took part in Jyvässoutu – a rowing race where dozens of church boats row a 7-km course as fast as possible.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
See how the Lifestyle Assessment helped crossfit athlete Laura Hämäläinen manage her everyday life activities in terms of stress, sleep and training.
Laura HamalainenGuest Author
Accurate calorie counts provide insight for better personal health decisions and reveal the effectiveness of weight management efforts.